Philando Divall Castile, age 32

Lost to gun violence on July 6, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Shot by police during a traffic shot, apparently when he reached for his wallet.

Philando worked in the cafeteria at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School.

Photo sources:

News sources:

896 candles have been lit for Philando.
Light a candle for Philando.

The people with the most candles in the past 24 hours are featured on our homepage.

Ask your friends to light a candle or come back tomorrow to light another candle for Philando.
about losing someone to gun violence:

Other nearby fatal shootings:

140,065 gun violence victims and counting.